Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. (DNKN)

[Phoenixlord]

I like this company from the getgo. I look forward to seeing it climbing higher as the strength is there coming out of the winter season.

[DAD2]

No more twinkies to compete with, thanks for bakers union to help.

http://www.bctgm374g.org/

[starbuxsux]

Dunkin' Brands 3rd-Quarter Profit Rises on Stronger Doughnut Sales in U.S.

7:44 AM ET 10/25/12 | Dow Jones
By Annie Gasparro

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc.'s (DNKN) profit rose in the third quarter, fueled by its doughnut sales in the U.S., new store openings around the globe and its international ice cream business.

The parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins began trading on the stock exchange in July 2011, and has since then seen its share price rise about 60% as the company focuses on expanding its doughnut shops westward in the U.S., improving their performance abroad, and staging a turnaround of Baskin-Robbins domestically.

Dunkin' Brands reported net income of $29.5 million, or 26 cents a share, as revenue rose 5% to $171.7 million. Excluding one-time items such as expenses related to its initial public offering last summer and debt refinancing charges, its third-quarter earnings increased 34% to $42.1 million, or 37 cents a share.

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting a profit of 35 cents a share on revenue of $174.1 million.

Dunkin' Donuts' comparable sales, which includes those at shops open at least 54 weeks, rose 2.8% in the U.S. in the third quarter, while Baskin Robbins' inched up 1.1%. Internationally, Dunkin's comparable sales grew 2.1% and Baskin's rose 3%.

"Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable-store sales growth in the third quarter was driven by increased average ticket and higher traffic despite a challenging consumer and competitive environment," Dunkin' CEO Nigel Travis said in a statement. He said the chain's domestic business, which is the company's biggest contributor to profit, saw strong results from sales of its cold beverages, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and Dunkin' branded K-Cup portion packs for Keurig single-serve brewers.

Dunkin' Brands said it now expects to report annual adjusted earnings per share of $1.25 to $1.27, a few cents higher than its previous range, but it lowered its revenue growth outlook to between 6% and 7%, from 7% to 8%, as a result of a change in ice cream manufacturing and because it expects Dunkin's U.S. same-store sales growth to be at the low end of its 4% to 5% range.

Dunkin' Brands' shares were up 1.3% in premarket trading early Thursday.

In the third quarter, Dunkin' Brands opened 187 net new restaurants across the globe, through partnerships with franchisees and licensees, to total about 17,200 locations. It now plans to open more Dunkin' Donuts shops in the U.S. than previously anticipated, to reach a total of 620 to 710 net new units globally this year.

Dunkin' Brands' operating margin rose to 41% during the quarter from 33.1%.

Dunkin' also on Thursday declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents a share, payable to shareholders as of Nov. 5.

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[LetItRide]

DNKN is a BEAST right now, UP 25% YTD. I've gained almost 20% as I was lucky enough to buy in at $26.69. GOOD TIMES!!!

[911]

nhod coming here soon.hitting vol++.Rock On.eom

[Pro-Life]

Food is in a megetrend bull market... well positioned companies that are streamlining ops as DNKN should do well.

[911]

This is one i have not moved out as of yet.Coming -side here from 27.68hod.Watching.glty

[Pro-Life]

In EOD... the promo announced on the 31st of August should be good going forward... this chain has certainly changed for the better while expanding the brand dramatically.

[911]

8K out here/w/hod27.95.vol+sideLRG.52wh31.94.Slam-Dunk.eom

[SmallCapXpert]

looks like we are nearing our low end of the trading range

[911]

26.86 x 26.94NHOD.52wk right around the corner Baby.Rocking in the REAL WORLD..WEEEEEEE....Sweet,Hot and Sticky,,YEAH.Love IT.

[911]

last 26.73,hod 26.8771-52wh 31.94.Holding well in market here.eom

[911]

28.50 nhod on low vol.LG,need more here Candy.eom

[Hostile Takeover]

I do feel compelled to watch for opportunities.

[Hostile Takeover]

I'm paraphrasing here, however, I believe we are too high right now.

[Hostile Takeover]

We can certainly buy into the firm's growth potential, as we estimate that Dunkin' Donuts can increase its store locations.

[Hostile Takeover]

The IPO has generated significant buzz, and the market may be pricing in unrealistic expectations for the company.

[SmallCapXpert]

If we close green today above 26.50 we should be looking at a test of $28 to 29 again in the next few trading days

[ClearlyStocks]

today we can. hope to see this go >$30 again next week

[GreatWhite24]

C'mon Dunkin, can we have a GREEN day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[911]

tested 29.20hod on low vol. Foreplay in action,she's warming BABY,jigging.Love It.C'Mon Baby light my fire,c'mon Baby set my night on fire.Classic..Rocking in the real world. She smoking a cig here,but thinking she be back for more..gl

[LetItRide]

DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC. TO ANNOUNCE SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2011 RESULTS

CANTON, Mass., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of two of the world's most recognized brands, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, plans to release its second quarter fiscal year 2011 financial results on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, with a conference call to follow at 8:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in number is [phone] or [phone], conference number 82802192. Dunkin' Brands will also simultaneously broadcast the conference call live over the Internet at http://investor.dunkinbrands.com. A replay of the conference call can be accessed on the Company's website at http://investor.dunkinbrands.com

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[ClearlyStocks]

$30.30 weeeeeeeee

[ClearlyStocks]

DNKN just hot $30 :)

[ClearlyStocks]

$29.72 now, hahah watch for $30+

[ClearlyStocks]

if the deficit talk is successful today i say $30+ might hit

[ClearlyStocks]

thanks. as mentioned before a good chunk at $27

[Charlize Dakota]

Got in at (avg) 27.75 (@288 shares) a stock to keep and watch.

GO DNKN

Charlie D.

[mikeynaf]

what is the general feeling of what the high will be today?

[rayban34]

What was your entry price ? Btw good luck ;)

[ClearlyStocks]

no reason why we can't trade and make some mulla$$. Let's hope we break $30 tomorrow

[JKenyon]

I would expect a slight sell off. But within a few weeks I expect it to be in the mid 30 range if not higher. This is a solid long term stock to own if you can get in below 30.

[Buckner]

How many on this board are expecting a selloff tomorrow?

[renegade]

great opener!!!

[LetItRide]

PPS is $29.06 in after hours trading.

[rayban34]

i thought that we cant trade today

[ClearlyStocks]

woops.. just noticed market is closed, haha. Great day in the market today :)

[ClearlyStocks]

little dip from $29.63 high right now to the $27's. It might go down a bit more, the might be a good entry possibly. But do your own research obviously as IPO's can be very rewarding and at the same tiem very risky

[ClearlyStocks]

i did.

[rayban34]

can we buy it today ?

[ClearlyStocks]

$29.19, woo hahaha love it

[ClearlyStocks]

watch new HOD coming! $29 to be history

[ClearlyStocks]

$28 is up ;)

[tonycajjo]

yea, i wasn't sure where it would open... near 25... 19's would have been real nice!

[justanotherdollar]

16 sounds too high tony LOL and by the way ur post reminds me of the movie 88 minutes.

[ClearlyStocks]

i truly agree with you. dunkin is a very strong company and always busy

[justanotherdollar]

Trading below IPO by EOW

[justanotherdollar]

this board deletes ligitimate posts. BS

[justanotherdollar]

weak vol for an IPO day. No one wants this

[SmallCapXpert]

Gotta say this could be a multiday runner as I feel Dunkin has the potential to pull the same kind of move KKD pulled back when they went public and where on fire.